Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa Quotes

May Allah guide us to the good of the kingdom of Bahrain and its loyal people.
Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa

Good, Allah, May

Reform is the mission from which we shall not digress; it is an expression of belief and determination between us and our people. With the help of Allah, we will proceed forward in this promising national process within the natural progress of the life cycle and the development of people and nation.
Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa

Life, Forward, Allah

Any government that has a sincere desire for reform and progress should understand the benefit of objective and constructive criticism.
Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa

Government, Understand, Progress

Our people have proven their desire for continuing with reforms. We complete the march today with those who have an honest patriotic desire for more progress and reform.
Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa

Today, Honest, Progress

Along with our friends in the GCC, the first order of business is stability. Beyond the imperative of stability, the most important priority is job creation for all Bahrainis.
Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa

Business, Job, Important

Bahrain is very dear to me.
Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa

Bahrain lies at the epicenter of Gulf security and any violent upheaval in Bahrain would have enormous geopolitical consequences. Global economic stability depends on the uninterrupted export of crude oil from the Gulf to markets around the world - a job that historically has been assigned to the U.S. Fifth Fleet.
Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa

Job, Around, Lies

Bahrainis are better off than many other Arabs. We have a welfare state, everybody gets a salary whether they have a job or not. Electricity and food are subsidized; school and healthcare are free. And we don't differentiate between Bahrainis and foreigners. We are very proud of that.
Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa

Food, School, Job

By being friends with all, we are not alone.
Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa

Democracy is not just constitutional and legislative rules; it is a culture and practice and adhering by the law and respecting international human rights principles.
Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa

Human, Democracy, Law

History shows that no enemy remains hostile forever, nor do friends remain friendly forever. For that reason, we intend to have normal relations with all.
Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa

History, Enemy, Friendly

I care about Bahrain.
Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa

I care about Bahrain. Bahrain is very dear to me. I will not allow people to play around with our laws.
Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa

Care, Play, Around

I don't order laws, I propose them.
Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa

Order, Laws, Propose

If people have done something wrong then they should be held accountable.
Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa

Done, Wrong, Held

If somebody gives me his hand, I will not look at him with suspicion.
Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa

Him, Somebody, Hand

If you like your brother and he's prospering, you'll be pleased for him.
Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa

Him, Brother, Pleased

In a sense there is no 'opposition' in Bahrain, as the phrase implies one unified block with the same views.
Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa

Same, Sense, Opposition

In a sense there is no 'opposition' in Bahrain, as the phrase implies one unified block with the same views. Such a phrase is not in our constitution, unlike say the United Kingdom. We only have people with different views and that's ok.
Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa

Different, Same, Sense

In establishing democracy, we have to be sensitive to the regional and national context. Democracy also means to guarantee the rights of the minorities. That's my job as a king. We have for example a Jewish ambassador in the US and a Christian in the UK.
Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa

Job, Democracy, Christian

It's good to have a leader, otherwise we argue too much.
Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa

Good, Leader, Argue

No king should rule absolutely, like a dictator.
Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa

King, Rule, Dictator

Sectarian divide has created a schism in our society that is a major challenge. As monarch of all Bahrainis, it pains me to see many harmed by the actions of a few. And yet I am optimistic and have faith in our people. We all realize that now is the time to strike a balance between stability and gradual reform.
Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa

Faith, Time, Society

Societies cannot move forward without law, and our constitution is the cornerstone of the law and our National Assembly is its umbrella and fortress.
Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa

Forward, Law, Cannot

The Bahraini people are eager to obtain facts to enable them to shape a comprehensive national opinion without division among its people. We confirm to all journalists and media personnel in the kingdom of Bahrain that their freedom is preserved and their rights are safeguarded.
Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa

Freedom, Opinion, Rights

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Type: Statesman

Born: October 21, 1969

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